Member

Finally, this amendment raises no issues of legal representation or ECHR compliance. Other professions operating under heightened regulatory duties already have bespoke procedural protections. Teachers do too, and this amendment simply reflects that reality. If the Government cannot accept the amendment today, I ask the Minister at least to commit to strengthening departmental guidance to signal professional accompaniment as good practice, and to ensure that the forthcoming Section 10 review explicitly considers teachers and school staff. Supporting school staff at their most vulnerable moments should not be controversial. Amendment 191A simply seeks to ensure access to appropriate support when it is most needed. I commend it.